Hi there,
I’ve been struggling lately with something that’s been affecting my mental health, confidence, and overall well-being. Over the past while, I’ve developed what I believe is a pretty severe addiction to pornography. It’s something I’ve tried to ignore or downplay in the past, but now it’s starting to affect me in more visible and frustrating ways.
One of the biggest issues I’ve noticed is that I’ve become increasingly desensitized, and it’s having a major impact on my sexual function and performance. I’ve started leaking precum very quickly — sometimes almost immediately upon arousal — and I ejaculate after just a couple of minutes. This wasn’t always the case, but over time it’s gotten worse, and I’m beginning to worry about how this might affect my relationships in the future.
I know these symptoms are likely connected to the constant overstimulation from frequent porn use, and I’m aware that there could also be underlying anxiety or psychological factors at play. But I’m not entirely sure where to start or how to address it in a sustainable, healthy way.
I’d really appreciate some advice or direction on how I can begin to reverse this pattern. How can I work toward overcoming porn addiction and regaining better control over my sexual responses? Are there specific habits, therapies, or exercises (like pelvic floor training or mindfulness) that could help? I’m open to putting in the work — I just want to feel like myself again.
Thanks for taking the time to read this. Any insight would mean a lot.